Rail tie



Dec. 21 1926.

A. J. WINTERS Filed April 1. 1926 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 fMhfen? Attorney Inventor Patented Dec. 21, 192i.

ran stares ARTHUR J. VIINIEB S, OF LEIESIC, OHIO,

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Application filed April 1, :926.- Serial No. 99,007.

rails are adapted to rest, together vith adjustable clamping devices for engaging the base flanges of therails, and manually operated take-up means devices for rendering the clamping means etlicient and prac- The specific structural features and advantages derived thereon will. become apparent from the following description and drawmgs.

In the accompanyingv drawings forming a part of this application in which like numerals are employed to-designate like parts throughout the same.

Figure 1 is a side view of a rail tie constructed in accordance with this invention, showing the manner in which the same is used.

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of Fig. 1.

Figs. 3 and 4 are enlarged cross sectional views taken approximately upon. the plane of the line 33 and 4-4 respectively of Fig. 1, looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figs. 5 and 6 are perspective views of certain'of the details, and

Fig. 7 is an elevational view of a part off one of the take-up devices.

Referring to the drawings in detail, the reference character 1 designates the rail tie proper sometimes referred to hereinafter as the main body portion of the invention. This is of general elongated rectangular configuration and has its upper portion reduced slightly in width and formed adjacent its opposite ends with longitudinal grooves 2 of dove-tailed cross-section. It will be noted also that the intermediate portion 3 of the base is raised as shown and one end is undercut as at 4 and the other end is formed with an extension 5, (see Fig. 1).

The conventional rail represented by the reference characters 6 and 7 Cooperative with the outer portions of the mails are two duplicate clamps. Each clamp comprises a slidably mounted block 8 having a dovetailed rib 9 on its bottom slidably received in the correspondingly shaped groove 2. At

its inner end, the block is formed with an extension 10 of reduced thickness which underlies the base flange of the rail. Also at the same end, is a projection 11 which overlies the base-flange on one edge otthe latter.

At the opposite end, the block is formed with an upstanding lug 12 which is adapted to be struck by a suitable implement in aid ing in removing and placing the block in 551"! position. It will also be noted that at the last named end, the block is formed on opposite sides with outstanding apertured ears 13.

In additionto the two clamping blocks 8, I employ a. similar clamping means which may be designated as an usting filler plate 14 (see Figs. 1 and 6). This plate has one endi beveled for cooperation with the aforesaid bevel4 and it is; provided with a portion 1.5 engaging the adjacent side of the rail base flange, as shown in Fig. 1. Extending transversely across the center of the top of the plate 14 is a groove 16 in which a strip or cross-piece 17 is fitted. Referring to Fig. 3, it will be seen that the ends of this cross piece. project beyond the corresponding portions of the plate 14 and are apertured for passage of bolts 18. These bolts 18 are formed at their ends with enlarged eyes 19 which surround the headed ends of an anchoring member 20 of the construction shown in Fig. 7. There are two of these anchoring members 20 employed in each tie, and the tie is formed with transverse holes through which the headed ends of the members extend.

The bolts 18 together with the cross members 17, constitute part of the fastening device. The device also includes, however, a plurality of relatively long rods 21 having 9 eyes 22 at their lower ends surrounding the headed ends of the members 20, and having their opposite ends threaded and extended through the apertures in the ears 13.

Assuming that the rail 6 is placed against the abutment 3 and that the filler plate 14 has been placed against the beveled shoulder 4, the clamping members 8 are then placed in position with the extensions 10 disposed beneath the base flanges of the rails. The filler plate 14 will vary according to the desired distance between the respective rails. By placing the retaining rods of the take-up devices in position, by attaching on the nuts on the threaded ends of these rods, it will be seen that the clamping plates 8 will be firmly pressed against the rails and the rails held tightly against the displacement.

It is believed that by considering the description in connection with the drawings, persons familiar with the devices of this class will be able to obtain a clear understanding of the same. Therefore a more lengthy description is thought unnecessary. It may be stated that the proportions and Si ape may be varied and the base 1 may be made hollow if desired, so as to reduce the weight. In fact, other minor changes coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to if desired.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is 1. A rail tie structure of the class described a body including an intermediate upstanding abutment in which one rail is adapted to engage, a removable filler plate resting upon said body and engaging said abutment at one end and adapted to engage another rail at its opposite end, and a pair of clamping devices adjustably mounted on said body, and cooperable with the outer side of the rails.

2. A rail tie structure of the class described. a body including an intermediate upstanding abutment in which one rail is adapted to engage, a removable filler plate resting upon said body and engaging said abutment at one end and adapted to engage another rail at its opposite end, and a pair of cl'aniping devices adjustably mounted on said body and cooperable with the outer side of the rails, said clamping devices being in the form of slidably mounted blocks keyed upon said body, and adjustable take-up devices cooperable with said body and blocks for maintaining the latter in place.

3. In a structure of the class described, a base having an intermediate raised portion forming a stationary abutment and provided in its top on opposite sides of the abutment with longitudinal grooves, opening through the ends of the base, said abutment being provided at one end with an extension adapted to be disposed over the base flange of one rail, and being provided at its other end with an undercut shoulder, a pair of clamping blocks having ribs slidably mounted in said grooves, said blocks being provided with extensions underlying the base flanges of the rails and with projections overlying said base flanges, a filler plate resting upon said base and having one end engaged with said undercut shoulder, and its opposite end engaged with the adjacent rail, and adjustable take-up devices associated with the base and said clamping block.

In testimony whereof I affiX my signature.

ARTHUR J. WINTERS. 

